A new year is upon us. West Coast Cycling is embarking on another great year of riding, training and racing. You can expect our world famous Power Training to get you ready for the summer riding weather. Once the summer kicks in members will be going on many great group rides. Check out our membership page and training page for more details on how to join our group. If that wasn't incentive enough we've got you covered through some great sponsorship agreements. We only ask in return that you commit to helping us

Coached workouts, group rides and club support

West Coast Cycling is unique in that it focuses on building its foundation around coached training sessions. Riders of various backgrounds, types of racing, and experience join together to race & train under the careful supervision of club coaches, and learn from the experience of our veteran racers. West Coast Cycling offers arguably the best value for your money in the lower mainland. Whether you are new to riding and racing or an experienced cyclist, our club offers activities to suit everyone.

Membership Cost and benefits:

Annual Membership: $25

FREE entry to all WCC race events in 2016 (Vanier Park Cyclo-cross)

Access to special offers and discounts from club sponsors such as Schwalbe Tires, Race Face components, and Defeet clothing.

Access to our world famous Power Training Workouts:- click here for details

Online registration for 2016 West Coast Cycling membership

to get your Cycling BC Associate Club membership, Citizen race license or UCI race license; then

to complete the West Coast Cycling on-line membership application. For riders under the age of 19, please click here to contact us, requesting information regarding how to join.

Grants you access to a supportive network of cycling enthusiasts. We train, ride, race, party, and organize great events for the cycling community.

A Note on Workout Participation

Outdoor workouts/rides - open to current West Coast Cycling members only, although a valid General, Citizen or Race license through CBC, or membership through another Cycling BC affiliated club will temporarily suffice.

Power Training week 1 is set to roll on May 4th, 2016! Wednesday evenings for 9 weeks, starting 6:00pm (that's pm so no joke) in the BMX parking lot at Inter River Park, and leaving the parking lot by 6:15pm (at least for the first evening).

This is a nice central location to start rides up to the Richard Juryn and Camp Brick trails, or a short commute over to Lower Seymour Trails. If you can down ride most of the RIchard Juryn single track you will be well-equipped to ride all the trails used during training sessions.

The format will still focus on development of fitness for what ever races and adventurers you plan for your summer, but there will be a bit more of a group ride style and less doing intervals from one spot (Homestead may end up being the replacement for Cardiac when we get later into the season, so there will still be some uphill pain, hint hint).

Access to Inter River is from Premier Road, located behind the Holiday Inn (easy off ramps if you are driving)

If traffic is bad and you are coming from south of the Second Narrows Bridge, you can bike over the new super wide sidewalk and leave your car in Burnaby

Change rooms will not always be available, but there is the Holiday Inn and Ron Andrews Pool near by. Hope to see you there.

Open to all current members of West Coast Cycling. The membership fee to join West Coast Cycling if you are not already a member is $25.00 You will also require a license/affiliation through Cycling BC for insurance purposes, available separately from Cycling BC's selected on-line registration provider. Click here for more information about costs and options for membership, licensing, and insurance.

Dates:

Every Wednesday evening for 9 weeks starting May 4th, running through to June 29th. 9 weeks total.

Experience being chased (but never caught) by hippos, elephants and even baboons

]]>admin@westcoastcycling.ca (admin)frontpageFri, 20 Jul 2007 00:07:19 +00002015 Vanier Park Cyclocross Classic - Unofficial Resultshttp://www.westcoastcycling.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=112%3A2015-vanier-park-cyclocross-classic&catid=1%3Alatest&Itemid=1
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Another year, another Vanier Park Cyclocross Classic done and dusted. We've had some great years at Vaner before, but we think this 2015 edition tops the list. A huge turnout of well over 300 racers and spectators (pending confirmation as the largest single day cyclocross race ever in Canada), primo racing action, and a big present from Mother Nature washing sunshine over the entire day against the iconic backdrop of Vancouver's north shore mountains made it one for the history books. You made it all work by coming out and support the event, so please accept our thanks from co-organizers West Coast Cycling and the Trek Red Truck Racing Team, plus kids race hosts Steed Cycles. Full unofficial results here at the Vancouver Cyclocross Coalition web site which has all the goods for other great upcoming CX events in the coming weeks.

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It's been said there are only two things you can count on. One of them is taxes. That means the other must be the Vanier Park Cyclocross Classic, BC's longest-running 'cross event, back again as always for another year of knobby tired, drop bar action on Sunday, October 4th. In one of the great mysteries of the universe, the 2015 Vanier Park Cyclocross Classic transcends the boundaries of time and space, existing simultaneously as part of both the Vancouver Cyclocross Coalition series and the Cycling BC Premier CX series. Full details are at the Vanier Park Cyclocross Classic info page.

Gorgeous waterfront venue in one of Vancouver's premier public parks? Check. Hordes of screaming ‘cross fans to make you feel like a rock star on wheels? Definitely. Mud? Perhaps. Free BBQ lunch? You betcha. Legions of pint-sized 'crossers in the free kids races proudly sponsored by North Shore's premier bike shop Steed Cycles? Always. Warp speed straightaways and enough G-forces on corners to make F1 drivers jealous? Oh ya, count on it. Vanier is going to be through the roof this year, and you can be a part of it. Co-organizers West Coast Cycling and the Trek Red Truck Racing Team are holding your spot open for you. Your job is easy, just slide yourself over to online pre-registration, through to Friday, Oct. 2nd 11:59pm and you're locked in. Pre-registered racers who also already have their 2015 VCXC bib number and timing chip will breeze through race day - look for our Fast Lane express check-in queue at the registration desk.

On Sunday, Sep 28, 2014, the cyclocross fans gathered in Vanier Park to enjoy another day of racing in one of Vancouver's finest parks. The conditions were ideal with the best weather in its 15 year history of the event. The organizing partners Westcoastcycling.ca and TREK Red Truck Racing presented some nice Euro-style racing on a fast rolling grass course in the very heart of the city.

Racing was excellent all across the categories with junior and master ranks filled with talent. The Elite Men and Women categories were dominated by athletes with international racing experience which made both races exceptional fast.

Sandra Walter didn't wait around for long to take control of her race and led it from the start in an impressive fashion that put the fear into a good number of male elite racers who started a couple of minutes ahead. Following closely at the beginning was Denise Ramsden who started her cross career just a day prior at Foreshore Park. But the efforts took a toll later and at the end she managed to stay ahead of Maggie Coles-Lyster.

Craig Richey had a full hour of racing to work out a winning strategy but it took him just a bit more than a lap to take the lead and never look back. Behind him was defending champion Kevin Calhoun picking some good lines and staying out of trouble while organizing the chase. Among the chasers was veteran racer and former Canadian Master cross champion Bob Welbourn. So after nearly 65 minutes of racing it came down to the final bike throw to tip the scale in favor of Welbourn over Calhoun.

In the Master Men category matters were tight as well where the final sprint to the line decided top three spots: Jake How in first, Colin Cambell in second and mountain bike allrounder Mike Hunter rounding out the podium.

Co-organizers West Coast Cycling and Trek Red Truck Racing would like to thank our list of excellent sponsors and partners who are supporting the 2014 race plus provided a bevy of prizes for all categories.

West Coast Cycling is a community cycling club operating as a not-for-profit society run entirely by volunteers from within its membership. Various outdoor and indoor cycling programs are run by West Coast Cycling year-round for mountain bikers, road riders, and cyclocrossers. West Coast Cycling is also the organizer of the Cardiac Classic BC Cup Cross Country event and the West Coast Super D.

About 2014 Trek Red Truck Racing Team presented by Mosaic Homes

The Trek Red Truck Racing Team is committed to develop young cyclists to reach their fullest potential in their cycling endeavors and as individuals. Through our sponsors and friends' support, we provide an environment where our young athletes can compete at the highest level while still maintaining their educational pursuits.

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Mark your calendars for the return of the Vanier Park Cyclocross Classic Sunday September 28th 2014. West Coast Cycling is proud to bring you another great cyclocross race with everything you've come to expect from previous years races. Stay tuned for more information on our website under Race Events. Also, check out the full calendar of Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island and Interior Cross events at Cycling BC

Cardiac Classic returns to Burnaby Mountain Sunday August 10th 2014. This year the infamous Cardiac course will be run as the Provincial XC mountain bike championships. This doesn't mean you have to be serious to partake as there will be citizen categories, youth races and a complimentary little rippers event too. Stay tuned for more details.

This race is brought to you by the fine folks at Mighty Riders and West Coast Cycling. We are also excited to be working with the following community partners: Cycling BC, City of Burnaby, SFU Community Trust and Simon Fraser University, Burnaby Mountain Bike Association

A new year is upon us. West Coast Cycling is embarking on another great year of riding, training and racing. 2013 was such a great year for us we thought we'd do it all over again in 2014. You can expect our world famous Power Training to get you ready for the summer riding weather. Once the summer kicks in members will be going on many great group rides. We are in talks to stage our famous Cardiac Classic XC again. And once the fall hits you know that means cyclocross. West Coast Cycling will be putting on another great race at Vanier Park in the heart of Vancouver. Check out our membership page and training page for more details on how to join our group. If that wasn't incentive enough we've got you covered through some great sponsorship agreements. We only ask in return that you commit to helping us

Coached workouts, group rides and club support

West Coast Cycling is unique in that it focuses on building its foundation around coached training sessions. Riders of various backgrounds, types of racing, and experience join together to race & train under the careful supervision of club coaches, and learn from the experience of our veteran racers. West Coast Cycling offers arguably the best value for your money in the lower mainland. Whether you are new to riding and racing or an experienced cyclist, our club offers activities to suit everyone.

to get your Cycling BC Associate Club membership, Citizen race license or UCI race license; then

to complete the West Coast Cycling on-line membership application. For riders under the age of 19, please send email to info@westcoastcycling.ca requesting information regarding how to join.

Grants you access to a supportive network of cycling enthusiasts. We train, ride, race, party, and organize great events for the cycling community.

A Note on Workout Participation

Indoor workouts - open to any of current West Coast Cycling members, holders of valid General, Citizen or Race licenses through CBC, or members through another Cycling BC affiliated club.Outdoor workouts/rides - open to current West Coast Cycling members only, although a valid General, Citizen or Race license through CBC, or membership through another Cycling BC affiliated club will temporarily suffice.

]]>admin@westcoastcycling.ca (admin)frontpageFri, 10 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0000Vanier Park Cyclocross 2013 Resultshttp://www.westcoastcycling.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=95%3Avanier-park-cyclocross-2013-results&catid=1%3Alatest&Itemid=1
http://www.westcoastcycling.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=95%3Avanier-park-cyclocross-2013-results&catid=1%3Alatest&Itemid=1 There will be mud. And rain. And wind. Sometimes in ’cross that’s just the way it has to be. Violent, stormy weather pelted B.C.’s South Coast throughout the double-header weekend that featured the latest two rounds of the 2013 Vancouver SuperPrestige Cyclocross Series, presented by Shimano. The weekend began in style with the New Brighton CX on Saturday and kept rolling with Vanier Park CX the following day. One can picture many dimly lit garages and basements on Saturday evening full of racers rehabilitating bikes to be ready for the next morning.

Despite the Vanier event’s remarkable historical penchant for finding warm, sunny Fall days, this was the 13th consecutive annual running of B.C. most venerable ‘cross event. In keeping with that ominous number, luck seemingly deserted us with the weekend weather biting hard. The local racing community bit back harder, showing up in droves to make this our most successful Vanier CX ever with 230 registered riders on the full course racing for glory, plus two dozen hardy young souls turning laps and hopping puddles on the always popular kids’ mini-course presented by Steed Cycles.

The hardcore cross crowd battled not only the elements but also the competition until there were only a few left standing. A traditional fast, grassy course turned into a race of attrition with rider after rider succumbing to drive train issues and rolled or flat tires, back spasms and hypothermia, crazy crashes or simply running out of gas. The spectators ate up every minute of it, with cowbells and hoots galore for the procession of riders displaying the ubiquitous chunks of mud in their toothy grins. Vancouver SuperPrestige action at its finest!

Like most people, the way to a CX racer’s heart is through their stomach. Delectable treats included hot coffee (thanks to the folks at Umbria Caffe) and true Belgian waffles (courtesy of the esteemed Monsignor Olivier from Patisserie Lebeau - link). Vancouver Bike Gallery once again provided access to their unmatched collection of neutral wheels to support racers with flats or mechanicals - while the action took place in the three starts at one of the finest water’s edge parks in Vancouver.

In the first heat Chris Sayers and Chelsea Rieu took home top honours in the mens’ and womens’ citizen categories respectively. In a huge move for local cross racing, Escape Velocity’s successful dEVo program brought a large group of youth riders to participate in a full slate of 8 youth official youth categories from U19 right down to U13, along with other junior racers. The kids mixed it up with both the mud and their fellow adult competitors on the course, giving us a window into the future. Hopefully we’ll see those junior numbers grow every year.

The course softened up for the second start, dragging down lap times, but the strong find a way to survive and the strongest of all were Kristine Brynjolfson (Trek red Truck Racing) who reigned supreme among the Master Women, Mens' 3/4 winner David Morrissey (Triple Crown Racing), and Master Men 3/4 conqueror Christian Hansen (Escape Velocity).

The racing for the premier categories unfolded a bit different that usual although the top of the leader board met the expectations of the crowd:

In the Elite Women category after retuning from the MTB Worlds BC standout Sandra Walter (Liv/Giant Canada) turned the screws on the rest and won convincingly while young Maggie Coles-Lyster (Local Ride) took second over Morgan Cabot (Glotman Simpson).

The Elite Master Men proved their toughness where Cory Forrest sealed the deal after the 3rd lap when rode away. The chasers had to settle for 2nd with WheelWizzard Kim Steed (Steed Cycles - what else?) get the better of Hardman James Birkenbuehl (also Steed Cycles ... hmm!?). In all fairness both worked on the set-up at New Brighton CX a day prior and what if ...

The Elite Men race was a true smack down betwee Kevin "Calhountador" Calhoun (Rocky Mountain Bikes) and Kevin Noiles (California dreamin' RockLobster/HRS). After a mighty battle on the degrading course one of many flat tires of the day tipped the scale in favour of Calhoun. A seriously freezing Noiles had to enter the pits to change his wheel while being passed by Evergreen Bobby Welbourn (Glotman Simpson) for second place.

We left Vanier Park still in one piece but with a few battle scars which should be gone in a few weeks. If you want to provide feedback to the Vancouver Parks Board about the use of parks like Vanier Park or New Brighton please contact City Hall or email them (pbcomment@vancouver.ca). Your input is appreciated and might ensure that we can come back next year.

The organizers would like to thank the dedicated volunteers from West Coast Cycling and TREK Red Truck Racing as well as the City of Vancouver - Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation for the use of the park. Furthermore we are grateful for the support and contribution from our sponsors: Cycles Lambert, Highway 2, Patisserie Lebeau, Caffe Umbria, Shimano, Rocky Mountain Bicycles, Race Face, Schwalbe Tires, Stan's No Tube, Different Bikes, Steed Cycles, Vancouver Bike Gallery, TAG Cycling, Active Life, Uprising Bread, Bandidas, Musette Caffe and Hansen Industries.